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  • 标题:Factors associated with non-medical use of prescription drugs among individuals with a legitimate prescription for medical purposes: A population-based study
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  • 作者:Minna Pylväs-Korolainen ; Karoliina Karjalainen ; Tomi Lintonen
  • 期刊名称:Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs
  • 印刷版ISSN:1455-0725
  • 电子版ISSN:1458-6126
  • 出版年度:2022
  • 卷号:39
  • 期号:1
  • 页码:50-63
  • DOI:10.1177/14550725211003417
  • 语种:English
  • 摘要:Background: Psychoactive prescription drugs are known to have abuse potential. This study was aimed at studying the non-medical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD) among individuals with prescriptions for anxiolytics, sedatives, or strong analgesics. We examined the association of socio-demographics, binge drinking, the number of drug prescriptions, and drug types prescribed for medical purposes with NMUPD among the general Finnish population. Methods: Data were derived from population-based (ages 15–69 years) Drug Surveys conducted in Finland in 2006, 2010, and 2014. The response rates varied between 48% and 55%. Individuals with prescriptions for one or more prescription drugs in the last 12 months were included (n = 1,602) and divided into three groups: medical use only, NMUPD, and NMUPD with illicit drug use (ILLICIT USE). Multinomial logistic regression was used. Results: Among individuals with a prescription for at least one prescription drug, 5.7% reported NMUPD. Living alone and being outside the labour force were associated with NMUPD. Younger age, living in a large city, living alone, and unemployment were associated with ILLICIT USE. Frequent binge drinking and a high number of drug prescriptions were associated with both NMUPD and ILLICIT USE. Those reporting ILLICIT USE were more likely to have a prescription for sedatives. Conclusions: Although NMUPD is on a rather low level among those who have a prescription for legitimate purposes, having multiple prescriptions increased the likelihood of NMUPD. Low socio-economic position and binge drinking are associated with NMUPD and this should be taken into account when planning interventions and preventive actions.
  • 关键词:Finland;illicit drug use;non-medical use of prescription drugs;population-based survey;prescription drug use
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